Jared Allen | Defensive Lineman | #69

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Minnesota signed DE Jared Allen to a one-day contract so he can retire as a Viking.

Allen played for four teams during his career including the Panthers last season, but his most successful years came with the Vikings from 2008-13. Three of his four First-Team All-Pro honors were earned in Minnesota, and he recorded 22 sacks in 2011. Tied for ninth on the all-time sack list with 136 over his 12-year career, Allen's next stop is likely Canton. Thu, Apr 14, 2016 11:51:00 AM

Panthers RE Jared Allen announced his retirement after 12 seasons in the NFL.

In a move befitting his personality, Allen posted a video on Twitter of him "riding off" into retirement on the back of a horse. One of the best pass rushers of his generation, Allen recorded 136 sacks over his 12-year career and earned four First-Team All-Pro honors. His 22 sacks in 2011 are the second-highest single-season tally in NFL history, and he finishes his career tied for ninth on the all-time sack list. Seven of the names ahead of him on the list are in the Hall of Fame. Allen will almost certainly be joining them in Canton in the next decade. Thu, Feb 18, 2016 10:37:00 AM

Jonathan Jones of the Charlotte Observer expects the Panthers to cut RE Jared Allen if he decides not to retire.

Doing so would save Carolina $8.5 million against the cap. That's money the Panthers can use to offer Josh Norman an extension. Cutting Allen would also increase Carolina's chances of retaining Charles Johnson, who is scheduled to earn $10.75 million in 2016. Allen's play improved steadily as the season went on but it's clear he isn't the same player he once was. The veteran turns 34 in April. Sun, Feb 14, 2016 10:09:00 AM

Coach Ron Rivera confirmed Allen and Thomas Davis (broken arm, probable) will start. Allen was given a rest Wednesday, but he was a full participant the rest of the week. Every Panther is probable or better for the Super Bowl. Sat, Feb 6, 2016 11:17:00 AM

Depth Charts

Vikings GM Rick Spielman said Dalvin Cook has made good progress in his recovery from a torn ACL.

"He’s progressed very nicely," said Spielman. "We don’t see any reason where he’s not going to be where Adrian Peterson was when he came off his knee [injury]." Peterson tore his ACL in Week 16 of 2011, then went on to play all 16 games the next season while finishing eight yards shy of Eric Dickerson's single-season rushing record. Cook resumed jogging recently and should be on track for Week 1.

Easton fractured his right ankle in Week 16, an injury which required surgery. He is still using a scooter to get around, but he expects to get in some work during OTAs and be fully ready for camp. Easton mostly struggled across 12 starts in 2017.

Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports the injury is a fractured ankle. Tomasson reports the center could be ready for OTAs, but ankle injuries can be tricky. A third-round pick last year, Elflein struggled in 14 rookie starts.